Top 17 Bachata Artists

A Selection of Top Singers from Traditional and Urban Bachata

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During the last years, Bachata music has gained enormous popularity all over the place. In fact, some of today's top Bachata artists are also some of the most influential Latin music stars in the world. From Bachata pioneers such as Anthony Santos and Raulin Rodriguez to Urban Bachata stars like Romeo Santos and Prince Royce, the following singers are responsible for transforming this Dominican rhythm into one of the most popular Latin music genres.

Anthony 'El Mayimbe' Santos

Anthony Santos

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Anthony Santos is one of the first artists who was able to expose Bachata to a mainstream audience. Considered by many to be one of the most influential Bachata artists of all time, he changed this genre by adding romantic lyrics into his music. Some of his most famous hits include songs like "Corazon Culpable," "Voy Pa'lla" and the popular Bachata version of Los Tigres del Norte's single "Golpes En El Corazon".

Joe Veras

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During the last decade, Joe Veras has been defining the sounds of modern Bachata. In 2004, he was honored by the Billboard Latin Music Awards with the Tropical Airplay Track Of The Year Award. Some of his most popular hits include songs like "Intentalo Tu" and "La Pared". He recently released a nice Bachata version of ​Lionel Richie's classic hit "Hello".

Aventura

Aventura
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This popular boy band opened the field for a new sound that ended up defining the roots of Urban Bachata. Aventura was, in fact, the first band to include Hip-Hop and R&B influences into their music. The band became a worldwide phenomenon thanks to the hit track "Obsesion".

Xtreme

Xtreme

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This duo from The Bronx is another popular name of today's Urban Bachata movement. The group was formed by singers Danny Mejia and Steven Tejada. Top songs by Xtreme include hits like "Te Extrano" and "Shorty Shorty".

Hector 'El Torito' Acosta

Hector Acosta "El Torito", cantante dominicano.
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Hector 'El Torito' Acosta is one of the most popular Bachata artists. Besides Bachata he is also a talented singer in the fields of Merengue and Bolero. Some of his best Bachata songs include titles like "Me Voy" and "Sin Perdon".

Luis Vargas

Romeo Santos and Luis Vargas
Romeo Santos and Luis Vargas.

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This Dominican artist is an important player of the group of pioneers who exposed Bachata to new audiences. A talented guitarist, Luis Vargas was one of the first Bachata artists to incorporate electric guitar into this genre. Some of his best songs include "Con Los Crespos Hechos" and "Loco De Amor".

Prince Royce

Prince Royce

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Alongside Romeo Santos, this singer from The Bronx is one of today's most popular Bachata stars. Thanks to his debut album and the recently released production, Prince Royce has captured audiences all over the world. Top hits include "Stand By Me," "Corazon Sin Cara" and "Las Cosas Pequenas".

Yoskar Sarante

Yoskar Sarante

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Yoskar Sarante has been a leading figure of modern Bachata. His music has been shaped around his romantic songs and style. Titles such as "La Noche" and "No Tengo Suerte En El Amor" are some of the most popular Bachata songs recorded by this popular Dominican artist.

Carlos Y Alejandra

Carlos y Alejandra

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Originally from The Bronx, this duo was formed by Carlos Vargas Franco Jr. and Bianca Alejandra Feliz. Just like all the other stars coming from The Bronx, their music belongs to the Urban Bachata style. Top hits include singles such as "Cuanto Duele" and "Melodia De Amor".

Juan Luis Guerra

Juan Luis Guerra performs in concert at Radio City Music Hall on August 26, 2016

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Although Juan Luis Guerra, one of the living legends of Latin music, is mostly known for his Merengue repertoire, this Dominican artist has also produced outstanding Bachata songs. Some of his most popular Bachata hits include tracks like "Bachata Rosa" and "Bachata En Fukuoka".

Bachata Heightz

Bachata Heightz

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Bachata Heightz is one of the pioneering groups of the Urban Bachata style. The name of this popular band comes from the neighborhood of Washington Heights in New York City where this group was formed. Their music and style are heavily defined by Hip-Hop and R&B influences. Top bachata songs from this band include "Me Puedo Matar" and "No Sabes Del Amor".

Raulin Rodriguez

Raulin Rodriguez

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Just like Anthony 'El Mayimbe' Santos, this Dominican artist is one of the figures responsible for exposing Bachata music to new audiences. A big chunk of his popularity was the result of his ability to incorporate romantic lyrics into his music. He is widely considered to be one of the most essential Bachata artists in history.

Frank Reyes

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One of the most popular stars of traditional Bachata, Frank Reyes is usually referred to as The Prince of Bachata. A prolific songwriter, Frank Reyes's repertoire includes hits such as "Amor Desperdiciado," "Princesa" and "Tu Eres Ajena".

Toby Love

Toby Love

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Before moving into a successful solo career, this singer from The Bronx was a backup singer for the popular Bachata band Aventura. Toby Love has been acknowledged as the artist responsible for combining ​crunk music with Bachata. Some of his most famous tracks include "Tengo Un Amor" and "Te Parece Poco".

Elvis Martinez

Elvis Martinez

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Elvis Martinez has been producing Bachata music since the late 1990s. Some of the most popular songs recorded by this Dominican singer include titles like "Asi Te Amo" and "Tu Traicion".

Zacarias Ferreira

Zacarias Ferreira

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Since 1997, this Dominican singer has built a reputation as one of the best Bachata artists out there. He has produced an extensive repertoire of popular Bachata songs including titles like "Me Sobran Las Palabras" and "Quedate Conmigo". If you are just getting into Bachata music, Zacarias Ferreira is definitely an artist you need to listen to.

Romeo Santos

Romeo Santos

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A leading figure of the Urban Bachata field, Romeo Santos is at the top of any list dealing with Bachata artists. He became a star as a lead singer for the sensation boy band Aventura. After that, he has continued to nurture a successful solo career with his unique style. Some of his most popular hits include singles like "Obsesion," "Promise" and "You".